Senior Manufacturing Engineer – Factory Optimization, Automation & Continuous Improvement

Senior Manufacturing Engineer Factory Optimization Automation & Continuous Improvement

Newark NJ Full-Time Onsite

Estimated Compensation: $150000 $200000 (calibrate based on experience)

Hours: 7:30am-4:30pm

Business Need

Our manufacturing operation is entering an exciting period of transformation.

As we continue expanding our domestic manufacturing capabilities were bringing more production in-house investing in new equipment and automation and redesigning how our factory operates to support future growth.

Were looking for a Senior Manufacturing Engineer who will do more than improve todays operation. We need someone who will continuously identify opportunities to optimize manufacturing performance evaluate emerging technologies lead engineering initiatives and help shape the future of our factory.

This role is responsible for improving throughput labor productivity material utilization manufacturing flow automation and operational scalability while building a culture of continuous factory improvement.

Success isnt measured by the number of projects completed. Its measured by creating lasting improvements that continue to strengthen the business year after year.

What Youll Own

Factory Performance

Own the ongoing improvement of manufacturing performance across the operation.

Identify bottlenecks limiting throughput productivity quality and operational efficiency.

Continuously evaluate manufacturing processes and challenge existing methods.

Validate that engineering initiatives deliver measurable operational and financial results.

Develop practical engineering solutions that improve long-term factory performance.

Factory Optimization

Continuously improve how the factory is designed and operates.

Optimize production layouts equipment placement manufacturing flow and work cell design.

Improve space utilization while supporting future manufacturing expansion.

Reduce unnecessary movement transportation waiting and process inefficiencies.

Design manufacturing systems that remain scalable as production volumes and product complexity continue to grow.

Automation & Manufacturing Technology

Lead the evaluation and implementation of technologies that improve manufacturing performance.

Identify opportunities to automate repetitive or labor-intensive manufacturing processes.

Evaluate manufacturing equipment automation solutions and emerging technologies.

Support implementation of automation and capital equipment projects.

Develop business cases and ROI analyses supporting manufacturing investments.

Throughput Labor & Material Performance

Improve productivity through practical engineering solutions.

Increase production throughput while maintaining quality and safety.

Improve labor utilization through workflow optimization automation and process improvements.

Improve material utilization and reduce scrap through engineering analysis.

Drive measurable reductions in manufacturing costs and operational waste.

Manufacturing Improvement Projects

Lead engineering initiatives from concept through implementation.

Develop project plans business cases and implementation strategies.

Validate throughput labor productivity material utilization and ROI following implementation.

Utilize data root cause analysis and structured problem-solving methodologies to drive sustainable improvements.

Ensure improvements become standardized and repeatable across the operation.

Manufacturing Leadership

Influence how manufacturing operates across the organization.

Lead cross-functional manufacturing improvement initiatives involving Production Engineering Quality Maintenance Supply Chain and Operations.

Influence operational decisions using engineering expertise data and measurable business outcomes.

Champion a culture of continuous factory optimization and operational excellence.

Mentor production teams and engineering partners on new manufacturing methods technologies and best practices.

Must-Haves

Bachelors degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.

Proven manufacturing engineering experience within a production environment.

Demonstrated success improving throughput labor productivity material utilization manufacturing efficiency or operational performance.

Experience optimizing production layouts manufacturing flow or factory utilization.

Experience leading cross-functional manufacturing improvement initiatives from concept through implementation.

Experience evaluating implementing or supporting automation manufacturing technology or capital equipment projects.

Strong analytical problem-solving and data-driven decision-making skills.

Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive operational improvements without direct authority.

Hands-on experience supporting manufacturing operations on the production floor.

Preferred Experience

Factory layout optimization

Material flow analysis

Manufacturing automation

Capital equipment implementation

Lean Manufacturing

Value Stream Mapping

Continuous Improvement methodologies

AutoCAD or manufacturing layout software

Building Products Cabinetry Furniture Wood Products Industrial Manufacturing Consumer Products Packaging Medical Device or other discrete manufacturing environments.

Success Metrics

Success in this role will be measured by:

Increased production throughput

Improved labor productivity

Improved material utilization and reduced scrap

Increased adoption of automation and manufacturing technology

Improved factory layout and space utilization

Improved manufacturing flow and equipment utilization

Measurable ROI on capital equipment and engineering investments

Successful implementation and long-term sustainability of manufacturing improvement initiatives

Measurable engineering-driven operational savings

Improved scalability of manufacturing operations

Demonstrated leadership of cross-functional manufacturing initiatives

Why Join Us

This is not a traditional manufacturing engineering role focused on maintaining existing processes.

Youll play a key role in shaping how our factory evolves.

Youll identify new opportunities improve manufacturing systems evaluate emerging technologies influence operational strategy and help build a manufacturing operation that becomes more efficient more automated and more scalable over time.

If youre energized by improving factory performance leading engineering initiatives driving automation and delivering measurable business results wed like to hear from you.

Ready to Make an Impact

If youve built a track record of improving factory performance implementing meaningful engineering solutions influencing cross-functional teams and helping manufacturing operations become more efficient and scalable we encourage you to apply.

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